Legal Services

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Master Agreement EXD98 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for legal counsel and representation services, specifically focused on negotiated rulemaking for licensure standards, with a primary emphasis on neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) regulations. The IDV allows for specialized legal services provided by Foley & Lardner LLP, with specific attorneys including Benjamin Grossman and Robert Hosay designated to handle the engagement. The contract enables the Agency to procure targeted legal expertise for complex regulatory development processes, with defined scope and methodical billing protocols.

The master agreement was originally executed in April 2020 with Foley & Lardner LLP as the prime contractor, covering the State of Florida. The contract has undergone multiple amendments, progressively increasing its total value from an initial $150,000 to $500,000, with the current performance period extended through June 30, 2024. The contract type is a Master Agreement with hourly billing rates structured at $475 for attorneys, $200 for Law Clerks, and $100 for Paralegals. Each amendment includes specific provisions for notification when billable services approach predetermined thresholds, ensuring fiscal oversight and transparent legal service procurement for the Agency for Health Care Administration.